{"rewrite":{"id":"r_0f2a1f23914a4acf9f054675","clusterId":"c_a88d4f066e424140ae3fedcd","slug":"black-lagoon-25th-anniversary-chronograph-watches-announced","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Black Lagoon 25th Anniversary Chronograph Watches Announced","summary":"To mark the 25th anniversary of the manga, two limited-edition chronograph wristwatches themed after the Lagoon Company and Hotel Moscow have been announced. Each model is limited to 2,001 units, with pre-orders opening June 19 and a release scheduled for late October 2026. The watches retail for 29,700 yen.","whyItMatters":"The release of two premium, limited-edition watches tied to specific factions shows the franchise is still being treated as a premium merchandising property two and a half decades after its debut.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lagoon Company edition uses a matte black and gunmetal body with a dial featuring the group's metal logo, a cutlass motif at the 9 o'clock position referencing Revy, and a second hand shaped like a 9mm bullet. The Hotel Moscow edition contrasts silver and black, with a Stechkin selector motif at 6 o'clock and a 5.45mm bullet second hand. Both models place two natural diamonds at the 25-minute position to mark the anniversary.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watches use a stainless steel case, a Japanese chronograph movement, and a screw-back case back. Each comes with a stainless steel dog tag, a hairline-finished guarantee card, and a box. A card with a comment from creator Rei Hiroe is included. Pre-orders begin June 19, with delivery in late October 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagoon Company Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: Matte black and gunmetal body, Lagoon Company logo, cutlass motif, 9mm bullet second hand\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotel Moscow Vysotniki Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: Silver and black body, Hotel Moscow logo, Stechkin selector motif, 5.45mm bullet second hand\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Lagoon Company dial places a diamond at the 25-minute mark instead of a bullet motif, breaking the weapon theme. The watch is a collectible, not a tool.","twitterPost":"Lagoon Company uses diamonds at the 25-minute mark; Hotel Moscow uses a bullet. The divide between the two factions extends to the wrist.","threadsPost":"The Lagoon Company watch hides two diamonds at the 25-minute position, while the Hotel Moscow model keeps its second hand shaped like a bullet. Rei Hiroe's comment calls both items suitable for daily use, but the diamond detail suggests the anniversary piece leans toward display rather than field wear. The 2,001-unit limit per model ensures scarcity without the usual lottery system.","newsletterBlurb":"BLACK LAGOON gets a 25th anniversary chronograph watch in two faction-themed editions. Each is limited to 2,001 units, priced at 29,700 yen, with pre-orders starting June 19 and release in late October.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime Anime\",\"url\":\"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/05/26/99271.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"BLACK LAGOON\\\" 25th Anniversary! Lagoon Company \u0026 Hotel Moscow Hard-Boiled Chronograph Watches Appear\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4225,"outputTokens":681,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826464,"createdAt":"2026-05-26T05:34:51.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-26T05:36:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-26T05:36:03.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_a88d4f066e424140ae3fedcd","canonicalTitle":"「BLACK LAGOON」25周年記念！ラグーン商会\u0026ホテルモスクワ、ハードボイルドなクロノグラフ腕時計が登場","representativeArticleId":"a_2a9dd1680529bd72c9eec1ab","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"BLACK LAGOON\"],\"manga_titles\":[\"BLACK LAGOON\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-26T03:15:19.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-26T03:15:19.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-26T05:36:03.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime Anime","url":"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/05/26/99271.html","title":"「BLACK LAGOON」25周年記念！ラグーン商会\u0026ホテルモスクワ、ハードボイルドなクロノグラフ腕時計が登場"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["BLACK LAGOON"],"manga_titles":["BLACK LAGOON"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Two limited-edition chronograph watches, themed after the Lagoon Company and Hotel Moscow, were announced for the 25th anniversary of the Black Lagoon manga.","Each watch is limited to 2,001 units and retails for 29,700 yen.","Pre-orders open June 19, with delivery scheduled for late October 2026.","The Lagoon Company edition features a cutlass motif at 9 o'clock and a 9mm bullet-shaped second hand.","The Hotel Moscow edition includes a Stechkin selector motif at 6 o'clock and a 5.45mm bullet second hand."]}